The Jets signed Tye after the New York Giants released him at the end of the preseason. In his brief time with the Jets, Tye caught four passes for 38 yards. With the returns of Austin Seferian-Jenkins from a two-game suspension and Eric Tomlinson from injury, Tye became expendable.

Murphy was claimed off waivers by the Jets in late July and spent most of his time in training camp as a return specialist. On Sept. 3, the Jets waived Murphy, only to resign him to the practice squad the next day.